Unsigned 757 Seniors Who Can Help You Win Now

The hardest part about covering high school basketball playoff games is the tears.   When the final horn sounds on the last game of a career, the emotions come rushing in all at once. Dreams, memories, and years of sacrifice collide in a single moment that is both beautiful and heartbreaking to witness.   Unfortunately, it is an experience every former high school player inevitably faces. The moment they take off the jersey for the last time.   Basketball is a beautiful game, but it is also a cruel one. A game that leaves many players hoping for one more team, one more chance, one more opportunity. The players below are worthy of that opportunity, and deserving of an opportunity at the next level.    A tough loss at Manchester brought an end to Priester's prolific high school career. A career defined by production, consistency, and impact. A four-year varsity contributor, Priester finished with over 1,800 career points, yet remains unsigned at the collegiate level.   Those 1,800 points tell a clear story: Priester knows how to get to the bucket and put the ball in the net. A quick, disruptive on-ball defender, she applies pressure defensively while maintaining the ability to knock down tough shots when her team needs them most.   With her scoring ability, speed, and defensive tenacity, Priester has the tools to develop into a productive point guard at the next level. Any program willing to recognize the value she brings and give her the opportunity, will not be disappointed.     Carter, a 1,000-point scorer for Lakeland, carried the unenviable responsibility of jump-starting the offense while also drawing the toughest defensive assignment each night. Tasked with guarding the opposing team's top scorer, Carter embraced the challenge. With the grit and tenacity of a prizefighter, she continuously answered the bell.   A defensive-minded, physical guard who can get downhill and finish at the rim. Carter brings toughness, discipline, and sound fundamentals on both ends of the floor. Her ability to produce while defending at a high level makes her a valuable piece for any program willing to invest in a competitor who impacts winning beyond the stat sheet.     I could simply say she averaged 20 and 10 and ask why she's not signed. However, that would be a disservice to [player_tooltip player_id='387393' first='Taylor' last='Ragland'] and the full scope of her high school career.   Ragland brings Division I–level athleticism and versatility to the floor every night. In addition to the athleticism is the ability to defend and operate across positions 1 through 5. She offers rare positional flexibility paired with a fundamentally sound foundation that translates to any system.   A true two-way presence. Ragland impacts the game far beyond the stat sheet. Any program fortunate enough to secure her commitment would be adding a versatile competitor capable of elevating both ends of the floor.     A defensive-minded perimeter player. Walker uses her length and speed to disrupt offensive rhythm and apply constant pressure on opposing guards. Her athleticism shines in transition, where she thrives as a slasher capable of finishing or creating opportunities for teammates.   Most effective when operating from the wing. Walker shows strong instincts feeding the post while also possessing the ability to generate her own offense. With her defensive versatility and downhill attacking style, she projects as an ideal fit at the junior college level, with clear potential to develop and advance to higher levels of competition.    The senior seasons for these athletes may have come to an end, but opportunities to continue playing remain. Each of these players possesses the talent, work ethic, and potential to help programs compete and win at the next level.

The hardest part about covering high school basketball playoff games is the tears.